“Foi colocada uma pá de cal na tese de latrocínio”, diz procurador que atuou na acusação

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A prosecutor explains why a 23-year-old murder case finally saw a judge convicted.

The episode begins with host Fernanda Queiroz introducing the historical trial at the Court of Justice of Espírito Santo, 23 years after the murder of judge Alexandre Martins de Castro Filho. She is joined by prosecutor Sócrates de Souza, head of the Criminal Justice Department, and commentator Vilmara Fernandes. Sócrates explains his involvement since 2005, when he was appointed to the case. He details the initial false thesis that the murder was a robbery, which was propagated by the defense and even some institutions. The prosecution worked to prove it was a homicide ordered by judge Antônio Leopoldo Teixeira, part of an organized crime group. Key evidence included witness testimony from the criminal underworld and the arrest of intermediaries on the same day as the murder. Sócrates describes the group's pattern of executing members who were no longer useful, citing examples like Manuel and Renato. The legal process involved 60 volumes and 40 sentences over 20 years, totaling 18,000 pages. For the recent trial, the prosecution condensed this into a one-hour argument with the help of colleagues like Dr. Andrea Rocha and João Grimaldi. Leopoldo was sentenced to 24 years in prison, with Sócrates noting the symmetry in penalties across trials. The episode explains why the trial was held at the Court of Justice due to Leopoldo's judicial prerogative. It also covers the six-year delay caused by appeals to higher courts. Currently, Leopoldo is detained in the military police headquarters, which Sócrates criticizes as inappropriate, suggesting he should be in the regular justice system. The defense argues for this placement based on his former status. The episode concludes with thanks to Sócrates for his detailed explanation of the case.

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